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CLUBS &GROUPS

Business and Professional Women, Greater Everett: Next regular meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (fourth Monday) at Bob’s Burgers and Brew, 1611 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Guest speaker is Erin Loman Jeck on “Change Your Story, Change Your Life: Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs.” Women age 18 and older welcome. No meetings in July or August. More info: Joyce Robins, 206-909-6815.

Camano Island Women’s Republican Club: Next luncheon meeting is at noon Feb. 25 (fourth Tuesday) at the Lost Lake Community Center, 1469 Lake Drive, Camano Island. Guest speaker Sharon Krey will present a one-hour class on “U.S. Constitution Basics” following the noon luncheon served at a cost of $2 per person. More info: Barbara Vibbert, 360-629-0399.

Edmonds Friends of the Library: Meets next at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27, with coffee social at 1 p.m., in the upstairs Plaza Room of the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Debra Dill from Edmonds Parks and Recreation will speak about the city’s flower program. Admission is free. More info: www.edmondslibraryfriends.org.

Everett Area Newcomers Club: A Snohomish County club for women who are interested in making new friends. You do not need to be new to the area to join. More info: barlip@msn.com, 425-220-6727, 425-355-7489 or www.eancclub.org.

Everettes RV and Trailer Club: Next dinner meeting is 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the community room of Evergreen Bowling Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. First RV outing of 2014 will be in April. More info: 360-629-8510 or www.oakesws.com/everettes.

Genealogy, Lynnwood: Sno-Isle Genealogical Society’s next free beginning genealogy class is at 10 a.m. March 1 (first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Also, a mini-seminar on “DNA and Genealogy: What is it, Why it is important, How to use it,” is set for 9 a.m.-noon March 15 at the PUD Auditorium, 21018 Highway 99 in Edmonds. Cost is $20 SIGS members, $25 non-members. Deadline to register is March 1. More info: 425-775-6267.

Good Sam Club: Chapters in Snohomish and Island counties are accepting new members who enjoy RV’ing, meeting new friends and going new places. More info: kaydonna43@hotmail.com or 425-344-4916.

Good Sam Club, Single Sams of Washington chapter: Inviting all RV’ing single men and women to camp and lunch at various locations monthly. More info: msamida@gmail.com or 253-350-8921.

Knitting group, Everett: The Knitwits and Happy Hookers meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every Thursday and Friday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Yarn donations also welcome. Everything the group makes is donated to community causes. More info: Bobby Neason, 425-303-2516.

Knitting group, Mukilteo: Meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All skill levels welcome. Beginners: bring a pair of No. 8 or No. 9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Lions Club, Everett Central: Meets next at noon Feb. 26 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at Lombardi’s restaurant, 1620 W. Marine View Drive in Everett. Prospective members welcome. Please RSVP by calling Art Ruben at 425-387-9256.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Next potluck meeting is planned for noon March 3 (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Mukilteo Yacht Club: Meets next at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Old Mukilteo Garage, 807 Second Ave. The cruising and social club sponsors two cruises per month plus a monthly meeting and dinner. More info: www.mukilteoyachtclub.com or Denise at 425-218-3359.

Puget Sound Camera Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: 425-776-2442.

Puget Sound Singles: An active group of single people over age 50 who join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays, as well as movie nights, car races, oldies car show, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Rotary Club: The professional service club is active across Snohomish County. Learn more and find a local club at www.rotary.org.

Soroptimist International Everett: Hosts its next business meeting noon-1 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. Cost for each luncheon event is $12. Reservations: Rebecca Brayton, 425-259-8367.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. March 4 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1, Marysville. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Toastmasters: The nonprofit club helps members improve their speaking and leadership skills. There are multiple clubs in Snohomish County. To find a local club, visit www.toastmasters.org.

Willow Place: Activities for adults with developmental disabilities are offered 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Quilceda Community Services, 9610 48th Drive NE, Marysville. Three-hour activity sessions include exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. More info: 360-653-2324.

Writers group, Monroe: Wednesday Writers meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Find support and guidance at this group led by published author Bernadette Pajer. Junior Monroe Wednesday Writers, for writers in grades 6-12, meet at 5:30 p.m.

Writers groups, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W. Poets Corner meets 1-3 p.m. the first and third Thursday at the Everett Public Library Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

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